Platfoot Family Mexico City – April-May 2025

Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Trip Date:
Apr 29, 2025
- May 5, 2025
Group Type
Private
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $2,655
Deposit $500
Hosted by
Platfoot Family & Friends

Trip Overview

Join the Platfoot Family and Verso Ministries on pilgrimage to Puebla and Mexico City and immerse yourself in the story Our Lady of Gualdalupe and the rich spiritual heritage of Mexico. Around every corner, discover a beautiful tapestry of history, culture, and spirituality. Explore the Zócalo, encounter the lives of saints and martyrs, float through the gardens of Xochilmoco, climb the pyramids of Teotihuacán, and spend time in prayer and reflection at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. From the ruins of the Aztecs to the taquerias of today, this journey of faith and culture will inspire you to embrace Our Lady’s invitation to relationship with Christ and community with those around us.

What’s Included?

  • Local, licensed tour guides
  • Verso pilgrimage booklets & pilgrim kits
  • Daily Mass
  • Private transportation on motor coach
  • All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Standard accommodations in double-occupancy rooms
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary
  • Preparation & follow-up materials
  • Audio headsets (if 20 pilgrims or more)
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals

Itinerary

April 29, 2025
  • Arrive Mexico City International airport
  • Meet and greet by our English-speaking staff and transfer to Puebla City
  • Welcome Mass at a local church
  • Welcome briefing and dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Puebla
  • Accommodations: NH Pueblo Centro Historico or similar
  • Meals included: Dinner
April 30, 2025
  • City tour around Puebla, the “City of the Angels,” to see the beautifully ornate Chapel of the Rosary in the Church of Santo Domingo, as well as the cathedral and the historic center
  • Mass in the Chapel of the Rosary
  • Following lunch included at a local restaurant, continue to pray at the Church of Santa Maria Tonantzintla, famous for its indigenous Baroque style
  • Complete the day with a visit to Our Lady of Remedies Church, a Cholula church built atop the Tlachihualtepetl pyramid
  • Free time in the evening to explore the city and enjoy dinner
  • Overnight in Puebla
  • Accommodations: NH Puebla Centro Historico or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
May 1, 2025
  • Celebrate Mass at the Shrine of San Miguel del Milagro, the site where St. Michael the Archangel appeared in 1631 to Diego Lazaro
  • Continue to Tlaxcala, exploring the historical downtown with colonial architecture
  • Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Ocotlan, an apparition site of the Virgin Mary, and venerate the image of Our Lady of Ocotlan which is found within a wooden statue preserved in the church
  • Lunch included at a local restaurant, then transfer to Mexico City
  • Overnight in Mexico City
  • Accommodations: Sheraton Hotel or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
May 2, 2025
  • Depart to the Plaza of the 3 Cultures – Tlatelolco – to see the Church of St. James where St. Juan Diego presented the “tilma” of Our Lady to the Bishop as proof of her apparitions
  • Continue to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, where you will celebrate Mass, have a tour of the grounds, and venerate the tilma
  • After lunch, a walking tour of the “Zocalo,” with visits to the Metropolitan Cathedral, ruins of Templo Mayor, and the National Palace with its murals of Diego Rivera depicting the history of Mexico (exterior views only)
  • Overnight in Mexico City
  • Accommodations: Sheraton Hotel or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
May 3, 2025
  • Morning Mass at the Church of the Holy Family, where the remains of the martyred Miguel Pro are found
  • Visit to the Floating Gardens of Mexico, Xochimilco, where you will climb aboard a decorated gondola and float through the flower-laden canals while enjoying lunch
  • Continue to the Coyoacán neighborhood for a tour around the quaint streets of this captivating neighborhood, including a visit to the world-renowned Frido Kahlo Museum
  • Overnight in Mexico City
  • Accommodations: Sheraton Hotel or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
May 4, 2025
  • Morning Mass at the Church of the 5th Apparition, Santa Maria Tulpetlac
  • Then, continue to the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the pyramids and discover more about the native history and culture of Mexico
  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Return to Mexico City for a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Mexico City
  • Accommodations: Sheraton Hotel or similar
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overlooking Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico City
May 5, 2025
  • Transfer to the airport and depart Mexico City
  • Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

Pricing

Package Cost
$2,655

Optional Add-ons

Single room supplement (limited availability)
$492/person
Travel protection
*Quote provided following registration

Pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare.
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

Want to be matched with a roommate? After registering as a single, you will be able to indicate on your Pilgrim Portal that you wish to be matched. Our Pilgrim Support team will facilitate that process, and as soon as we are able to match you, we will switch you to the double occupancy package. The deposit is the same either way!

*Travel protection price is calculated based on a variety of factors and optional plans are provided by Travel Insured International.

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

 

Led by

Area Contact - Woodstock, GA
Phyllis
Woodstock, GA
Area Contact - Tipp City, OH
Bill Platfoot
TippCity, OH
Area Contact - Botkins/Anna, OH
Dick Platfoot
Botkins/Anna, OH
Area Contact - Knoxville, TN (Sacred Heart Cathedral)
Deacon Fredy Vargas
Knoxville, TN (Sacred Heart Cathedral
Area Contact - Knoxville/Oak Ridge, TN
John Platfoot
Knoxville/Oak Ridge, TN

Flights

Pilgrims are responsible for booking their own flights to/from the pilgrimage using the information below regarding airports and designated arrival/departure times.

  • Arrive by: April 29, 2025
  • Arrival time: By 1:00 PM
  • Arrival airport: Benito Juarez Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to Puebla in one group.
  • Depart on: May 5, 2025
  • Departure time: Depart at or after 8:00 a.m.
  • Departure airport: Benito Juarez Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
  • Departure transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the airport based on flight departure times.

More Details

  • Roundtrip airfare (optional add-on)
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not indicated on itinerary
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel for Any Reason coverage
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

  • Deposit due upon registration – $500/person
  • Final balance due 120 days prior to departure – Final balance

Please note: Payment plans can be arranged if needed. Please contact us if you would like to pay in several installments.

 

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted to Verso Ministries in written form and received via email or mail. Any refunds, as applicable, will be processed based on the date stamp of email or mail received. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims and fees will be charged per person per booking.

Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here.

  • Within 2 weeks of deposit: Free Cancellation*
  • 91 days or more from departure: Deposit is retained ($500)
  • 90-61 days prior to departure: 25% of total trip cost is non-refundable
  • 60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of total trip cost is non-refundable
  • 30 days or less prior to departure: 100% of total trip cost is non-refundable

*Free cancellation (if deposit is made more than 180 days prior to departure)

Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed here. All group flight airline tickets, optional excursions, trip options, pre/post extensions, private transfers, and additional hotel nights are non-refundable 100 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Verso Ministries prepare me for my journey?

We know from experience that preparing for a journey is just as important as the journey itself. From pre-departure spiritual formation emails and webinars hosted by the Verso trip leader, to providing you with a pilgrim kit to bring with you on your journey, we accompany you through the entire process – before, during, and after the pilgrimage – to prepare your mind and heart for what you’ll encounter. And of course, we’re always available by phone or email to answer and assist with any questions you might have.
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What is my Pilgrim Portal?

Your Pilgrim Portal is how you will securely share the information we need for your trip. We collect all this information through your “tasks” in your Pilgrim Portal. After booking, you will receive access to your portal and can log in at the link at the top of this page.
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Who can I contact for more information?

Our team is eager to help and is available 9am-5pm EST by phone at 574-383-9396 or by email at hello@versoministries.com
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Why should I travel with Verso Ministries?

At Verso, we believe in crafting pilgrimages that offer you a view of God’s world and his work in it that you can’t get anywhere else.    We believe that everything – from the holy sites, to the meals, to daily Mass, to your fellow pilgrims – shape the ways God can speak to you, which means we’re intentional about it all.  We believe a pilgrimage isn’t just the days you travel, but it’s how you prepare – from the moment you sign up, to the days and weeks after you arrive home. We shepherd you through the entire process so you can achieve the most transformative experience possible.  We’re not just travel experts; we’re experts in Catholic pilgrimage.
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Resources

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An image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Basilica of Guadalupe, Mexico City.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Blessed Virgin Mary is the model pilgrim.

3 Reasons Why Our Lady Is the Model Pilgrim

A Pilgrim Stands in front of columns at ancient site.

What Do You Do on a Pilgrimage?

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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